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OfficeMax Launches Digital Innovation Collaboration Center

By TechTaffy Desk

OfficeMax

OfficeMax has launched a Digital Innovation Collaboration Center (Digital IC2), located within the company’s international headquarters in Naperville, Ill.

The Digital IC2 was designed with input from digital associates to create a differentiated customer experience through next-generation digital innovation and enhancements, says the company.

Office Max says it is hiring associates for the new center, so check out the company’s careers page, if you are looking for options.     

[Image courtesy: Office Max]

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